Hunt for Thai Radio Personality Grows

Ko Tee Accused of Threatening King Bhumibol

BANGKOK—A nationwide manhunt for an outspoken radio commentator accused of threatening the country's king expanded Monday and has rekindled one of Thailand's most flammable disputes: the role of its monarchy.

Wutthipong Kotchathammakhun, better known as Ko Tee, is among the loudest voices in the populist, pro-government Red Shirt movement.

A onetime factory owner-turned-talk-show host, he has been at the center of street...